Archive - 19 May 2003

Chinese temple will not be demolished: PAS

Chinese temple will not be demolished: PAS

The PAS government of Terengganu clarifies the status of the 108-year-old Thean Hou temple, which is said to be affected by a beautification project.
Surveyor did not get Sars virus in Msia: official

Surveyor did not get Sars virus in Msia: official

Singapore says its latest Sars victim got the bug in Malaysia. However our Health Ministry insists we have no local transmission.
Megawati slammed for launching war on Aceh

Megawati slammed for launching war on Aceh

Reports of renewed hostilities in Aceh has effectively ended all hopes of a peaceful solution for the troubled Indonesian province. Aceh watchers now say the peace talks were never given a chance by the Megawati government.
Better for Snap to be in opposition now: party stalwart

Better for Snap to be in opposition now: party stalwart

Despite having a new leadership, Snap is still in a sticky situation. A former party stalwart feels it may be good political strategy for the party to contest the forthcoming elections as an opposition party.
Siemens, Mitsubishi face off for RM6 bn power plant: official

Siemens, Mitsubishi face off for RM6 bn power plant: official

German industrial giant Siemens and Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation are in a straight fight to secure a RM6 billion contract to build a power plant in Malaysia.

ISA detainee gives review board a tongue-lashing

ISA detainee gives review board a tongue-lashing

Keadilan vice-president Tian Chua, who has been detained under the Internal Security Act for two years, took the opportunity of the review board hearing to chastise the all-powerful secret police.
Serahkan tugas daftar parti politik kepada SPR

Serahkan tugas daftar parti politik kepada SPR

Parti Sosialis Malaysia menyarankan supaya urusan pendaftaran parti politik diserahkan kepada Suruhanjaya Pilihanraya kerana mendakwa Pendaftar Pertubuhan (ROC) bersikap dwi-standard.
What is there for me to say?

What is there for me to say?

exclusive Facing the same review board which recommended his freedom six months ago, ISA detainee TIAN CHUA tells panel members that there is really a lot more to be said, before proceeding to give the country's secret police a dressing down.
Air force to buy 18 Russian fighter jets in RM3.4 bn deal

Air force to buy 18 Russian fighter jets in RM3.4 bn deal

The government continues its arms procurement spree by adding 18 Sukhoi fighter jets in a deal estimated at RM3.4 billion to the recent purchase of 48 Polish tanks.
Msia urges diplomatic solution in Aceh province

Msia urges diplomatic solution in Aceh province

As the Indonesia's military begins its assault o­n separatist rebels in Aceh hours after peace talks in Tokyo broke down the Malaysian government pines hope for a peaceful solution.
Govt to announce economic stimulus package on Wednesday: official

Govt to announce economic stimulus package on Wednesday: official

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is expected to unveil a fresh economic stimulus package o­n Wednesday in an effort to boost the the sluggish economy and offset the impact of the Sars outbreak.

PAS dan Umno sama-sama cari timbalan

PAS dan Umno sama-sama cari timbalan

Selain isu hangat mengenai siapakah bakal timbalan Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, PAS juga akan melantik timbalan presidennya apabila Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang disahkan sebagai presiden parti dalam muktamar PAS Sept depan.
Party leaders meet tonight to solve Selangor DAP crisis

Party leaders meet tonight to solve Selangor DAP crisis

The open feud between two groups of Selangor DAP leaders has put increasing pressure o­n the party's central leadership to resolve all internal conflicts or risk losing support in the upcoming general election.
Izzahs wedding was not a political rally

Izzahs wedding was not a political rally

Mutual preservation of govt power and corruption

Mutual preservation of govt power and corruption

Rehman simply failed to comply

Rehman simply failed to comply

Rejuvenate Umno with youth

Rejuvenate Umno with youth

Kadirs comments a stain on social fabric

Kadirs comments a stain on social fabric

Hidden agenda against PAS

Hidden agenda against PAS

Stop claiming that its meritocracy

Stop claiming that its meritocracy

Voters still vote along racial lines

Voters still vote along racial lines

BN in power by default?

BN in power by default?

Elitisme gerakan reformasi

Elitisme gerakan reformasi

Krisis kepemimpinan intelektual Melayu

Krisis kepemimpinan intelektual Melayu

Analisa tokoh terkenal Syed Hussein Alatas nampak 'meleset', dakwa FATHI ARIS OMAR. Krisis di negara ini gagal melahirkan peranan intelektual Melayu sedangkan profesor ini berhujah, daripada sejarah, merekalah yang harus muncul dan berperanan.
Revise university entrance selection, says DAP

Revise university entrance selection, says DAP

Opposition party DAP says that it is time the government replaces its 'merit-less' student-intake process into public universities with a system that can be respected by all Malaysians.
Why Israeli settlements matter in Palestine

Why Israeli settlements matter in Palestine

The US-crafted 'road map' to peace in Palestine is likely to lead to a dead end unless its engineers truly understand the terrain where it is to be implemented.